How to get a lawyer to be more aggressive in getting visits with elderly parent

If you don't like the job your attorney is doing for you then you can hire another attorney, but keep in mind that aggression may only translate...

Do I need an estate attorney?

It can be tough being on the outside looking in, but my colleagues are correct, your sister does not have to and indeed may not be allowed to show...

To answer your question, a Miller Trust, also referred to as a d4B Income Trust, is a tool used to reduce a person's income a level just below the...

We are wondering can we make a power of attorney show bank statements if we feel she is not being totally upfront & honest

Sorry, but just being a child does not give anyone any of the rights regarding a parent's assets that you ask about. The fact is that your...

My husband is incapacitated/ Hospice/terminal end of life and I have no will what are my options?

Legal capacity is not a lights on/off condition. Your husband may be incapacitated to handle financial matters, yet still have capacity to execute...

If I enter into a caregiver contract for elderly mom in July, can I get paid for the entire year or only for time going forward?

Unless there is a caregiver agreement in place at the time services are provided, Medicaid will treat payments as gifts, thereby triggering a...

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Should I continue my Medicaid healthcare benefits to keep my mom out of a nursing home longer?

Yours is a very complicated situation involving dual Medicaid beneficiary issues. There is no way any elder law attorney on AVVO can advise you...

What type of attorney does a home health agency need to help with a complaint related to paying back monies to medicaid

I agree with Larry and Michael, but would also caution you that the overbilling allegation could result in criminal charges being filed for...

How do I stop my sister which is the conservator which is taking advantage of our 84 yr old mother which has dementia.

If your sister has been appointed as conservator by the court, she has to make reports to the court. The problem is that the court won't know what...

A very close friend had to be hospitalized after becoming confused and disorientated from infection and diabetes. What is best?

One thing for certain, he needs to understand that his wishes may not be honored unless he does do some planning. He needs to make those legal...